The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-06-07
ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.

ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.
IL is rumored that a German feet will
Shortly visit Samoa. This looks bad.
MIR. Smith, the electrician, is placing poles
for the introduction of the electric light in
various parts of the city.
The Hon. s. G. Wilder, who went up to
San francisco one month ago, has extended
his journey TO England.
The cellar for MIR. H. 8Iehrton's new build
inC is nearly completed, and the builders viii
q on commence the foundation walls.
The annual examination OF Kawaihao
Female Seminary VIII take place Wednes-
day, at l:30 p. m, at kawaiahao Church.
The officers Of the Kings Guard have been
reJ1yenated by Kerr, the tailor, and now look
as pretty as pictures Il their new uniforms.
The Hon. a. S. Cleghorn, CelIector-Gen-
oral has been indisposed for several days and
has been unable to leave his home at Waikiki.
Arthur Reynolds, formerly in the employ
of I. II. Davies & Co., OF this city, died sud
denly last week while riding on the MANU-
kona railroad.
His Majesty is in receipt of an autograph
letter of coincidence from King Umberto, of
Italy on the death of her late Royal High
ness, Princess Likelike.
At noon yesterday the entries for the COM
ing races at Kapiolani Park, on Friday and
Saturday next, closed at the Office of the
Secretary, Mr.. G. o. Berger.
The new barkentine now building by Hall
D..
will be known as the rs. Q. Wilder" instead
of the "Ka Moi" at first decided.
Grand Master Atkinson, of California, and
& number of the Masonic fraternity will re-
nAGin over trip TO enable themTo visit the
" aous points of interest here.
On Wednesday Colonel T. Van yleet, of
the 10th Q. S. Cavalry, and Mrs. Van Yleet,
were presented to His Majesty by His Excel
lency a. Rosa, Fice-Chamberlain.
1t is currently reported that the Chinese
residents have bought up a considerable
quantity of revolvers and ammunition. Can
it be the Chinese who are scared F"
Prof. L. L. Van Slyke, Professor of Natu-
raj Science in Oahu College, leaves to-day
for short vacation In the East. He viii re-
turn IN time TO commence with the fall term.
The weather during the past week has
been pleasant, with an occasional slight
shower, One or two days the thermometer
held high carnival, but this was only tenn
porary.
Purser Sutton of the Alameda was not IN
mindful of the usual news iavors for which
the GAZETTE returns thanks. Purser Bedolfe
of the Australia never fails in his news favors
fo- this Office.
The Esplanads, since the Glengaber's bal
last has been spread over it, is much i'm
proved. good deal more requires to be
done before it is completed. Thanks for
, small favors.
A visit to Mr.. Tavernier's study, Spreckels'
block, will disclose a number of fire designs
in process of completion, embracing as sub
Jects Kilauea and Island views of the most
prominent scenery.
McInerney's first installment of his new
block is fast approaching completion at the
hands of Mr.. Thomas, the contractor, and
soon Mac. will be temporarily installed there
with his fine stock.
Holy Moses" is among the list of out
going passengers for SER Francisco to-day
by the Australia. 1t is not yet announced
that Foolscap will fill his place as Appraiser
at the Custom House.
News from Samoa states that a civil war
may break out at any time. War canoes had
been lowering around Apia, and the military
had had to get under arms. What will the
Hawaiian Embassy do:
By the Alameda on Saturday the following
old kamaainas left for short vacations
abroad VIZ: Miss ulia Judd, S. Selig, Capt.
Mcintyre and Miss Mcintyre, Capt. Turner
and wife and Miss NJ. Z. Spooner.
The letter read out during the performance
of "Our Navy" referring to 10per cent COM
mission being paid to Capt. jackson for
goods supplied the Kaimiloa was an anthem
tic document, and not an invention of the
"boys."
Rev. w. B. Oleson on Sunday evening, at
Fort-street Church, preached the annual
home mission sermon, and the Rev. A. Os-
from, of Kohala, will, on Sunday evening,
June 18th, deliver the annual foreign mission
sermon.
Messrs. Castle d Cooke. in addition to add
ing a new firewall, have recoated the entire
building with cement, giving it an entirely
new appearance and making it one of the
finest and most substantial business struct-
ures in the city.
The dredge is still idle, and the mud ac-
c1mulating in the harbor. Just when 1t will
be put in motion it is hard to say. The ex-
BtuSGS dIleuulIlS us Iuuulug VI lue uIeu8e
are triiing compared with the Kaimiloa, and
the results would benefit all
very neat and attractive floral painting
by Miss Caroline, Mott is on view in Mr..
Hewett's store window The young lady ac-
compished this very neat production after
only six lessons, under instruction from Mrs.
Shepherd, which speaks well for this lady's
abilities as teacher.
Owing to the non-arrival by the Alameda
of NJ. Paulet, the new French Commissioner,
NJ Eeer, the present incumbent, will remain
. in charge until the arrival of the Mariposa,
u when NJ. Poulet may be expected without